Cycle of Violence Domestic violence against women occurs in a three-phased repetitive cycle of buildup, battering, and respite. Download PDF here. Updated on July 22, 2020 Tagged: domestic violence Was this article helpful? Yes No Related Articles Recommended Books A Letter to Wives Who Are Wondering: Is It Abuse? Domestic Violence PowerPoint Slides NHC Domestic Abuse Counseling Forum Cycle of Abuse with Descriptions Cycle of Abuse Color Diagram